There are 5 different tread options for golf cart tires. The five options are (1) sand tires; (2) knobby tires; (3) all terrain tires; (4) standard street tires & (5) smooth tires.

Sand Tires: These are very different from most standard golf cart tire treads. In general, golf cart sand tires look like they have lateral ‘paddles’. Because sand usually has a tendency to slide and move around, the paddles are designed to provide maximum traction so you don’t slip and slide around.

Knobby Tires: Golf cart knobby tires come in hundreds of different tire tread patterns. Most of these tires only have a slight difference in the shape of each knob. The slight difference in the knob shapes are to help each different knobby tread perform more effectively under different terrain.

All Terrain Tires: Typically, all terrain tires have the most adequate tread to accommodate mild off-road use, but not as aggressive sand tires or knob tires. Basically, if you plan on doing some mild off-roading, all terrain tires your best bet.

Standard Street Tires: Standard street tires generally come with a very mild tread called “turf” or “green”. These tires are the most popular golf cart tire as they have enough tread to be used on-street, but can also be used on the golf course.

Smooth Tires: Smooth golf cart tires do not have any tread at all. Smooth tires come with a tread called Straight Rib, even though there isn’t really much tread at all. These tires are most popular among people who now golf greens.

There are 5 different tread options for golf cart tires. The five options are (1) sand tires; (2) knobby tires; (3) all terrain tires; (4) standard street tires & (5) smooth tires.

Sand Tires: These are very different from most standard golf cart tire treads. In general, golf cart sand tires look like they have lateral ‘paddles’. Because sand usually has a tendency to slide and move around, the paddles are designed to provide maximum traction so you don’t slip and slide around.

Knobby Tires: Golf cart knobby tires come in hundreds of different tire tread patterns. Most of these tires only have a slight difference in the shape of each knob. The slight difference in the knob shapes are to help each different knobby tread perform more effectively under different terrain.

All Terrain Tires: Typically, all terrain tires have the most adequate tread to accommodate mild off-road use, but not as aggressive sand tires or knob tires. Basically, if you plan on doing some mild off-roading, all terrain tires your best bet.

Standard Street Tires: Standard street tires generally come with a very mild tread called “turf” or “green”. These tires are the most popular golf cart tire as they have enough tread to be used on-street, but can also be used on the golf course.

Smooth Tires: Smooth golf cart tires do not have any tread at all. Smooth tires come with a tread called Straight Rib, even though there isn’t really much tread at all. These tires are most popular among people who now golf greens.